On May 16, Beijing time, Wenhorst reported that the Lakers, Nets, Heat and even the Rockets are likely to pursue Mitchell this summer.
Wenhorst said on the show that he doesn't want to panic his hometown team (the Cavaliers), but it is true that many teams are ready to make an offer for Mitchell. He also stressed that the Lakers are "absolutely" included among those teams.
So what kind of offer can the Lakers make for the Cavaliers? They certainly won't put James and Bushy Eyebrows in the chips, and Bleacher Report posted a 6-for-1 proposal, believing it to be a potential offer for the Lakers. The specific plan is for the Lakers to send Reaves, Hachimura, Schifino, 2029 first-rounder, 2031 first-rounder, and 2030 first-round swap rights.
Bleacher Report pointed out that James will be 40 years old next season, and the thick eyebrows will be 31 years old, if there is no change, the Lakers' championship window will only become smaller, and Mitchell can increase the Lakers' chances of winning the championship on the one hand, and on the other hand, lay the foundation for the team after James' retirement. If the Lakers have a combination of Mitchell + thick eyebrows, coupled with the right role players, it can at least keep the Lakers competitive for the next five years.
The American media also admitted that this should hardly be the best offer the Cavaliers receive, because there are still quite a few teams interested in Mitchell. However, if Mitchell is only willing to offer a contract extension to a big city team (which can be jumped out of his contract in the summer of 2025), then the Cavaliers may have to lower their asking price.
The Bleacher Report also lists potential offers from three other teams –
The Nets are 7 for 1: Cameron Johnson, Finney Smith, Cam Thomas, 3 first-rounders, 1 first-round swap for Mitchell
The Heat are 5 for 1: Herro, Jaime Harkes Jr., Jovic, and 2 first-round picks for Mitchell
The Magic are 7-for-1: Blake, Jett Howard, 4 first-rounders, 1 first-round swap for Mitchell
It was previously reported that Mitchell would request a trade if he couldn't win a championship with the Cavaliers. Now, the Cavaliers will be eliminated by the Green Army if they lose one more game, and Mitchell is not expected to play in G5 due to injury, has he already played the final game of his Cavaliers career? Which team's jersey will he wear next season? Everyone is welcome to leave a message and express their opinions.